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Nanny with own child - a few practical questions

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DaphneMoonCrane · 17/01/2015 10:28

We're pretty sure we're going to hire an NWOC soon. We can't afford a nanny all to ourselves and we can't find a CM with vacancies or a suitable family for a share.

If you've had an NWOC (or you are one):

  • Where did nanny's DC sleep, if they needed a nap during the day? We only have two bedrooms - DS2 naps in a travel cot in DS1's room at the moment. We do have a study downstairs where nanny could put her own travel cot - could this work?
  • Did nanny have her own double buggy? What about highchair?
  • What happened if nanny's child was ill?
  • Did you have extra insurance to cover you in case nanny's child hurt themselves in your house?

Any other NWOC tips welcome, too.

I'm not looking for a debate on the pros and cons of an NWOC, by the way. There are plenty of other bunfights threads about that. Plus it's pretty much our only option.

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eeyore12 · 17/01/2015 12:15

Expat any nanny could fall pregnant while employed not just one already with a child.

Daphne that sounds great, I would make sure any groups classes she does take them too, does benefit your child too. Make sure that things like food etc are put in the contract to save confusion later.

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DaphneMoonCrane · 17/01/2015 11:33

Thanks expat but I'm not looking for pros and cons, just practical tips from people who've done it before.

eeyore that's v helpful, thank you. I'm happy to provide food, within reason. I don't do classes with DS2 but if she wanted to take them to the local toddler group I'd be fine to pay for her DC (DS1 is at preschool most of the day).

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expatinscotland · 17/01/2015 11:19

I'd be afraid she'll get pregnant again as soon as hired or already is and you will end up with no nanny and paying mat leave.

eeyore12 · 17/01/2015 11:15

I take my little boy to work with me and have since he was 9 months. I took his travel coy and would put it up in the office downstairs each day (put it in the car at night) although if you do have room to store it ie if you nanny works several days in a row. He would take it in turns to use the
high chair, didn't need a double buggy as had older children in first job and now I look after a baby, my little boy is 2 so walks most places and I have bought a buggy board to use on longer trips, would she be able to fit all three in her/your car safely.
Re illness unless any of them are sick with vomiting etc then we go to work (if my parents can't have him) they will of been together anyway so will probably all get whatever it is, we tend to view them as siblings- as in they have been together lots so will get each other's bugs.

Insurance I am not sure as ob I am the nanny not the employer but a call to your insurance company will sort that one for you.

You also need to think about activities. If you want your child to attend an activity and the nannies child needs to go to, who will pay for them. If it was something I wanted my son to go I would pay, if it was something he needed to pay to attend but wasn't really for his benefit then I would ask my employer to pay.

Also food for nannys child, as it is normal to provide food for the nanny during the working day, would you provide for her child too so everyone can eat the same thing?

I took my own food for him when he was younger but once old enough to have the same as them he would and I was happy to take my own lunch in exchange for them providing food for him, I also take youghurts and fruit for them all to share.

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DaphneMoonCrane · 17/01/2015 10:59

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juneybean · 17/01/2015 10:34

Nanny with own child...

Nolim · 17/01/2015 10:33

Never mind. Figured out.

Nolim · 17/01/2015 10:33

What does mwoc mean?